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Cribbing: What It Is and How to Deal With It

Wednesday, March 20 2013 by Editor

Have you ever walked into the barn to hear a strange grunting noise coming from one of the stalls? Do you know a horse who’s slowly eating through the fencing, his feed buckets, his stall doors

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Tagged under: archives, between the ears, beyond the track, classic, education, higher education, horse health, in the irons, show world, slowing-down, the offside

Slowing Down a Speedy Horse

Monday, March 18 2013 by Editor

Is your horse a speedster? While traveling across a field at a full gallop can certainly be thrilling, it’s vital that our horses understand that we need them to travel more slowly at times, too. Read on for some tips on slowing down your speedy horse

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Biosecurity at Horse Shows

Friday, March 15 2013 by Editor

With the recent outbreak of Equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1) at the Horse Shows in the Sun show in Ocala, Florida, the fear of your horse contracting this (or other) contagious diseases while at shows is justifiable. In addition to staying up to date on the most recent quarantine information, there are many measures you can take to lessen the chance of your horse contracting a contagious disease while away at a show. Your Horse Before you make the decision to attend a show, be sure that your horse is in good health and current on all of his vaccinations

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Tagged under: architect, archives, barn, classic, classic-equine, competitors, florida, horse-shows, horses, weather

Barn Building 101: Landscaping

Thursday, March 14 2013 by Editor

Adding those extra touches around your barn is a great way to turn your facility from practical to perfect. One of the easiest ways to upgrade your stable is with landscaping.

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Tagged under: barn building 101, between the ears, beyond the track, education, horses, sidelines, the classic insider, the offside, the-classic-insider

Examining Deworming Programs

Wednesday, March 13 2013 by Editor

Worms are a huge problem in horses. If present long enough, worms can damage a horse’s internal organs and intestinal lining, result in a dull coat and poor nutrition, and cause weight loss and muscle wasting in addition to many other symptoms

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Tagged under: architect, between the ears, chasin', classic, deworming, horse, horse health, show world, tucker the wunderkind

Get Off the Rail

Monday, March 11 2013 by Editor

Have you ever noticed how the track around the outside of a ring, just next to the rail, quickly becomes packed down after just a few rides?

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Tagged under: architect, chasin', classic, classic-equine, equipment, horses, in the irons, riding, tails & trails

Spring Grass Watch

Friday, March 08 2013 by Editor

Spring brings with it much excitement for horse owners: it means getting back into the saddle, new foals on the ground, and the start of a fresh show season.

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Tagged under: archives, classic-equine, climate, education, equipment, higher education, interview, pony tales, show world, spring-grass-watch, texas, the offside

Barn Building 101: Wash Bays

Thursday, March 07 2013 by Editor

Wash bays are typically the same size as a stall. They can be used for many other tasks as well – grooming, tacking up, shoeing and vet visits.

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Tagged under: barn building 101, between the ears, chasin', floor, interview, olympic sidelines, pony tales, show world, sidelines, tails & trails, texas, the offside

Prepping for the Show-Ring Coat

Wednesday, March 06 2013 by Editor

Now is the time to start preparing for a sleek, glossy coat that will turn heads in the show ring. Chances are your horse has started shedding, but he probably still has remnants of his fluffy winter coat. Here are some things you can do to help your horse develop a beautiful coat for the show ring

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Tagged under: beyond the track, classic-equine, color, equipment, friends, in the irons, industry, interview, show world, the offside, tucker the wunderkind

Riding the Spooky Horse

Monday, March 04 2013 by Editor

It’s been said that the most challenging horses are those who have the most to teach us, but riding a spooky horse can be unpleasant and worrisome, and can even affect your confidence. If you find yourself reluctant to leave the barn because your horse’s spooking is making rides unpleasant, learning how best to handle the situation can make rides more enjoyable for both of you. Evaluate Before you chalk up a horse’s spookiness or re-activeness to a training or behavior issue, eliminate the possibility of it being a physical issue

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Tagged under: between the ears, beyond the track, education, exercise, horse, in the irons, show world, your-horse

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